Kalyn Ponga speaks to Johnathan Thurston after Newcastle's grand final loss.
Oct 4, 2026
Retiring champion Daly Cherry-Evans boots a field goal to give the Roosters some extra breathing space.
Mark Nawaqanitawase claims his second try of the evening against the Newcastle Knights.
Roosters centre Billy Smith muscles over the tryline to level the scores with the Newcastle Knights.
Spencer Leniu comes firing in to tackle Newcastle's Dom Young and forces an error just metres out from the tryline.
Mark Nawaqanitawase shows off his epic football skills to pave the way to score a try for the Sydney Roosters.
Kalyn Ponga picks up a loose ball and runs the length of the field to extend the Newcastle Knights' lead.
Mark Nawaqanitawase drops the ball cold in the corner after being tackled by Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga.
Kalyn Ponga is lucky to avoid the sin bin after hitting Roosters gun Victor Radley high.
Mat Croker is left battered by a thumping hit from Lindsay Collins.
Francis Manuleleua sets Accor Stadium alight as he darts over to score the first points for the Newcastle Knights.
A Daly Cherry-Evans kick early in the grand final thumps into Spidercam.
Newcastle Knights fans descended on Sydney on Sunday, arriving at Accor Stadium in numbers far greater than Roosters supporters.
